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Oct 27th, 2009, 09:59 AM
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Ride: 1992 softail custom
Join Date: Oct 23rd, 2009
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intake leak
does a intake leak lead to a carbon buildup and would this make a spark plug have some black soot on it,It's only on the back jug thanks
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Oct 27th, 2009, 10:12 AM
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Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
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Re: intake leak
Generally an intake leak will cause a lean condition in the cylinder effected and shouldn't cause carbon.
Check the other cylinder for the leak. Carbon is usually a rich mixture if it is dry and fluffy and if wet and oily there is an oil control problem.
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Oct 27th, 2009, 10:25 AM
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Ride: 1992 softail custom
Join Date: Oct 23rd, 2009
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Re: intake leak
thanks for the info
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Oct 27th, 2009, 01:40 PM
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Ride: 2007 Streetbob
Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009
Location: Jax. Fl.
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Re: intake leak
Had problems with intake leaks here in Florida I think its the ethanol in the gas eating up the rubber parts in our motors also check for proper alignment on the intake with new gaskets MOCO has a tool for it Good luck
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